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NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 02/13/2020
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gentleman to Code Enforcement for any future issues. Greg Fox, representing the owner, responded and
assured the gentleman that the owner has intentions of completing the project in a timely manner.
The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 6 Richard Barrett Trust Seawall Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-071 (PA2019-
251)
Site Location: 930 Via Lido Nord Council District1
David Lee, Associate Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the applicant is proposing to raise
an existing concrete seawall and construct an elevated deck in the front setback abutting the Newport Bay. Mr.
Lee stated that a previous grade determination was approved, allowing the height of accessory structures to
be measured from 9.5 feet (North American Vertical Datum of 1988). Mr. Lee stated that the project does not
affect any public views of the bay, nor will it affect any public access. Mr. Lee requested multiple revisions to
the draft resolution to clarify that the proposed lower seawall complies with the City Standard for height, and
that the combination of seawalls are adequate to protect the existing residence from sea level rise using the
low-risk aversion scenario. Finally, Mr. Lee requested to revise the resolution to clarify that the existing structure
will remain above high-tide sea level until approximately 2085 and that the seawall can be raised to a higher
elevation if needed.
Applicant Richard Barrett stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of the required
conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment,
the public hearing was closed.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 7 Hwang Residence Modification Permit No. MD2019-006 (PA2019-175)
Site Location: 107 32nd Street Council District 1
Liz Westmoreland, Associate Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the applicant proposed
to construct a new single-family residence that complied with all development standards except the required
garage depth. The applicant is proposing an 18-foot garage depth instead of the Zoning Code required depth
of 19 feet. Staff stated that the orientation and narrow width of the lot made a 19-foot garage depth infeasible,
since alley access was located along the side yard. Staff recommended approval of the project.
Applicant Phil Nielsen, on behalf of the owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with
all of the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment,
the public hearing was closed.
The Zoning Administrator confirmed with staff that the third open parking space was not required, but would
help offset the smaller garage size proposed by the applicant. He asked staff as to why it was not included as
a condition of approval to maintain this parking space free and clear of any obstructions for the purpose of
parking a vehicle.
Ms. Westmoreland responded that there was not a particular reason why it was not included as a condition,
but that it was shown on the site plan. She stated that it could be added as a condition if appropriate.
The Applicant, Mr. Nielsen accepted the additional condition of approval to maintain the third car parking space
in the rear of the lot, free and clear of any encroachments for the purpose of parking a vehicle.